Tokyo Weekender July 2016
Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."
Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."
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radar<br />
THIS MONTH’S HEAD TURNERS<br />
8 AREA GUIDE: YURAKUCHO<br />
This old-school neighborhood has a few<br />
modern surprises up its sleeve.<br />
14 STYLE<br />
Ready for a summer romance? Get your<br />
spark back with some flirtatious swimwear<br />
18 BEAUTY<br />
Shake up your make-up with a full kit of<br />
organic, natural cosmetics.<br />
20 TRENDS<br />
We stop by Japan's Sake Competition to find<br />
out which are the top tipples for 2017.<br />
22 THE CONCIERGE<br />
Editor's picks from our roundup of top restaurants,<br />
salons, and services in the city.<br />
in-depth<br />
COFFEE-BREAK READS<br />
26 BREAKING THE RULES OF KIMONO<br />
A new book shows off the different personalities<br />
of this very traditional garment.<br />
30 THE LIFE AND LOVE OF JAPAN'S<br />
NEW EMPEROR<br />
As Emperor Akihito prepares to step down,<br />
all eyes are turning towards his son.<br />
32 THE MISUNDERSTOOD CROWS<br />
OF TOKYO<br />
Love or hate them, the city's gigantic crows<br />
cannot be ignored. We look at their bond<br />
with Japan, and what they can teach us.<br />
34 WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE INSIDE<br />
"TERRACE HOUSE"<br />
We chat with the stars to get the inside<br />
scoop on this mundane yet addictive show.<br />
36 BOYS FOR SALE<br />
A new documentary brings to light a particular<br />
kind of sex trade in Shinjuku Ni-chome.<br />
guide<br />
CULTURE ROUNDUP<br />
40 ART & FICTION<br />
Julian Lennon shows off his photography,<br />
and a new spy novel wends its way into<br />
North Korea.<br />
42 AGENDA<br />
An art aquarium, a dynamic percussion performance,<br />
and a Showa-era beer garden.<br />
44 TRAVEL<br />
A new market brings Niigata to <strong>Tokyo</strong>.<br />
46 PEOPLE, PARTIES, PLACES<br />
<strong>Tokyo</strong>'s longest-running society column.<br />
JULY 2017